12
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 53

Prompt:

Before/After


11
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 52

Prompt:

“Write a Summer Haiku: Haikus are very simple poems to write (5 syllables the first line, 7 syllables the second, then 5 syllables the third) – write one about summertime and illustrate it.”

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)


10
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 51

Prompt:

“Summer in the City/Country: Do you prefer summertime in the city or the country? Make a page about the signs of summer where you live.”

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)


09
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 50

Prompt:

Summer Gratitude List: What things are you most thankful for in the summertime?

(This prompt was borrowed from artjournalist.com.)


08
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 49

Prompt:

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What does this quote mean to you?  Do you experience art inside and outside of the studio?


07
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 48

 

 

Prompt:

Here is another quote by Pablo Picasso:

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What do you think it means?  If you are still not inspired check out some of his work:

http://www.pablopicasso.org/ 

 

 


06
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 47

Prompt:

What does this quote mean to you?  What do you see when you shut your eyes?  Have you ever tried to draw something without looking?  Have you ever tried to draw something without looking at the paper?

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Paul Gauguin, Self-Portrait (Les Miserables), 1888


05
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 46

Prompt:

What does this quote mean to you?  Does it inspire you?  Do you agree or disagree with it?

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In the images above Picasso is drawing with light using a flashlight and a camera.  If you want to know more about this process check out the links below:

How to Paint with Light.  Tricks.:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfFuP9sDQpk

Light Painting with WiseLED Flashlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mpDz1pZPvU

How to make a long exposure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f21MwF8icmM

 

 

 


04
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 45

Prompt:

On/Off


03
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 44

Prompt:

Enter/Exit


02
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 43

Prompt:
What materials in your house could you use as ink, watercolor, or a wash? Tea….coffee…


01
Aug 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 42

Promt:
Rocks
Look at rocks. Draw with rocks. Print with rocks. Make a sculpture with rocks.


31
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 41

Prompt: Half. What is a halve?


30
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 40

Prompt:
If I could travel anywhere…


29
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 39


28
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 38

Prompt:

What is your favorite color?

 


27
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 37

Prompt:
Over the Line


26
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 36

Prompt:
Using a crayon or other object create a texture rubbing of something in your house. You could even make that rubbing into a drawing!


25
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 35

Prompt:
The Bee’s Knees


24
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 34

Prompt:

Triangle

Explore the shape.  What happens when there is one?  What happens when there are many?  Does a triangle have an emotion?  What objects are triangular?  What objects are made from of triangles? (Did you know that the triangle is the strongest shape to build with?  Take a look at bridges.)  Where do we see triangles?


23
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 33

Prompt:

Square

Explore the shape.  What happens when there is one?  What happens when there are many?  Does a square have an emotion?  What objects are square?  What objects are made from of squares? (Minecraft… 🙂 )  Where do we see squares?


22
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 32

Prompt:

Circle

Explore the shape.  What happens when there is one?  What happens when there are many?  Does a circle have an emotion?  What objects are circular?  Where do we see circles?


21
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 31

Prompt:

What story do you think the artist was trying to communicate with this painting?  How does it make you feel?  Create a drawing, painting, poem, story etc. inspired by this painting.

Bachelor the Study

Study for The Bachelor
Watercolor on paper
Year Completed: 1964
Dimensions: 16″ x 22.38″

You can see work by Andrew Wyeth now on View at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art through October 31, 2014.

http://ogunquitmuseum.org/exhibition/andrew-wyeth-linda-l-bean-collection/

 


20
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 30

Prompt:

What is your super power?


19
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 29

Prompt:
Just Peachy


18
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 28

Prompt:

What is the darkest drawing you can make?


17
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 27

Prompt:

What is the lightest drawing you can make?


16
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 26

Prompt:

Rothko Paintings

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Mark Rothko, No. 10,1950

What does this painting remind you of?  How does it make you feel?  Using drawing, painting, writing, poetry, or other mediums create something in response to this painting.

Want to know more about Mark Rothko?

http://www.nga.gov/feature/rothko/


15
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 25

Prompt:

Rothko Paintings

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Mark Rothko, Untitled [Multiform],1948

What does this painting remind you of?  How does it make you feel?  Using drawing, painting, writing, poetry, or other mediums create something in response to this painting.

Want to know more about Mark Rothko?

http://www.nga.gov/feature/rothko/


14
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 24

Prompt:

Rothko Paintings

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Mark Rothko, Number 7,1947/1948

What does this painting remind you of?  How does it make you feel?  Using drawing, painting, writing, poetry, or other mediums create something in response to this painting.

Want to know more about Mark Rothko?

http://www.nga.gov/feature/rothko/


13
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 23

Prompt:

Rothko Paintings

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Mark Rothko, No.4,1964, National Gallery of Art, Gift of The Mark Rothko

What does this painting remind you of?  How does it make you feel?  Using drawing, painting, writing, poetry, or other mediums create something in response to this painting.

Want to know more about Mark Rothko?

http://www.nga.gov/feature/rothko/

 


12
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 22

Prompt:

Rothko Paintings

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Mark Rothko, Untitled,1953, Private Collection

What does this painting remind you of?  How does it make you feel?  Using drawing, painting, writing, poetry, or other mediums create something in response to this painting.

Want to know more about Mark Rothko?

http://www.nga.gov/feature/rothko/

 


11
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 21

Prompt:
Draw the outline (contour line) of your house or another object.


10
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 20

Prompt:

Today is July 10th.  Create 10 drawings of the same object!  These could be blind contours or long drawings.  They could take 10 secs each or one hour each.  Have fun!

If you’ve never done a blind contour here is a quick video explaining it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjJhZ4DYh50


09
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 19

Prompt:

Explore the color ORANGE! How does it make you feel? What does it remind you of?You can make something abstract, realistic, or a design. Bottom line, have fun!


08
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 18

Prompt:

Explore the color PURPLE! How does it make you feel? What does it remind you of?You can make something abstract, realistic, or a design. Bottom line, have fun!


07
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 17

Prompt:

Explore the color GREEN! How does it make you feel? What does it remind you of?You can make something abstract, realistic, or a design. Bottom line, have fun!


06
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 16

Prompt:

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder


05
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 15

Prompt:

Freedom


04
Jul 14

Summer Sketchbook Spectacular 2014: Day 14

Prompt:

Red, White, and Blue